Back to School Already?

This was the shortest summer of their school careers! Basically, we had 9 weeks to squeeze in trips to Smith Lake, Birmingham, Pensacola, Orange Beach, TCT camp, and hanging out with family and friends. For the first time, the kids were not as ready to jump back into the routine as they normally are each August. Still, they were so excited about seeing their teachers and friends back at school.

The night before school started, we went to Open House at both Parkway and Lawndale schools. We made sure to visit former teachers as well as meet our new ones! Mary Conlee is excited about having Katelyn in her class again this year, as well as our backyard neighbor, Helen. They love being in Mrs. Matthews 2nd grade class. She is young and has many fun and fresh ideas, especially in technology. MC tells stories of the promethean board, computers, and iPod Touches they use each day.


MC already loves sweet Mrs. Matthews


Her favorite school activity? Eating lunch! Everyday they do their lunch choices on the interactive promethean board


Sweet friends...Katelyn and Mary Conlee


How can we forget about Mrs. Marlin? This was high on MC's list of things to do at Open House!

Cole was super excited to have Miss West as his teacher again this year. No, he wasn't retained in 3rd grade! Miss West looped to 4th grade and is teaching most of her students from last year. Jackson and Cole haven't missed a beat and are back in there as Miss West's helpers. Cole informed me that his job is to keep Miss West laughing. I am so glad that she has kept him loving school and learning new things.


Can't decide which one is happier to see the other one? What a blessing!


Jackson and Cole are ready for 4th grade!

It wasn't too hard waking them up for the first day of school. Mary Conlee was excited to get up even earlier so we could curl her hair, something that we reserve for the most special days of school! With backpacks in tow and each carrying a happy for their teacher, Cole and Mary Conlee both left the car with a huge smile on their face. What a great feeling for their Mom and Dad on the first day of school!


On our way to school and trying to wake up! So much like his dad.


MC loves waking up each morning. So ready for the first day of school!


Our first stop is Parkway. 2nd grade...here I come!


Cole is glad that Lawndale is having Game Day on the first day of school. 4th grade isn't too bad!


My good friend, Beth, snapped this photo of MC working and sent it to me. Loved catching a glimpse into her day!